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Despite resistance: Cologne paves the way for minimum prices for rental cars.
The Cologne City Council has cleared the way for the introduction of minimum fare charges for taxis to take effect on June 1. In its latest meeting, the body rejected by a clear majority a proposal from the FDP and Volt that would have urged the administration to refrain for the time being from issuing a corresponding general decree. At the same time, the council adopted a new, flexible tariff corridor for taxi traffic.
Formal vote not required
A separate vote on the introduction of the minimum fare charges was not envisaged. According to the Federal Association of Taxi and Rental Cars, these will be issued by a general decree and do not require a council decision. Politically, however, the opposing stance toward the proposal is regarded as decisive, since the administration depends on backing from the council for implementation.
An amendment proposed by the CDU and SPD was adopted. It provides for an evaluation of the regulation after one year and the establishment of a round table.
Around 1,100 taxis and 1,600 rental cars
In Cologne, there are currently around 1,100 taxis and 1,600 rental cars registered, excluding vehicles from the surrounding area. The customs have in the past repeatedly pointed to systematic violations in the area of platform-based rental cars, including illegal work and abuse of social benefits.
„Cologne will be the first German million-strong city to set clear limits on dumping traffic from Uber, Bolt & Co. with the minimum fare. The city council thereby defies the massive Uber campaign and shows resolve. The MBE in Cologne is a real breakthrough: We can already see today how the discussion in other cities – especially in NRW – is gaining momentum,“
explains Michael Oppermann, managing director of the Federal Association.
Tariff corridor from minus 20 to plus 20 percent
Besides the minimum fare charges, the city council decided on a flexible tariff corridor for taxis. This enables adjustments between minus 20 percent and plus 20 percent. According to the association's assessment, the combination of a wide corridor and a price floor on the one hand creates room for competition, but on the other hand should ensure fair framework conditions.
The association also points to the role of the local businesses:
„Taxi Ruf Köln has built reliable contacts with policymakers over many years, thereby laying the groundwork for this decision. That it has now also approved the comparatively broad tariff corridor shows the willingness of the industry to contribute constructively to a balanced solution.“
(Source: Federal Association Taxi and Rental Cars)
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